Former Site of the Establishment of the Changshu People's Anti-Japanese Self-Defense Force

Former Site of the Establishment of the Changshu People's Anti-Japanese Self-Defense Force

The former site of the establishment of the Changshu People's Anti-Japanese Self-Defense Force is a Suzhou Municipal Cultural Relics Protection Unit and a classic red tourism attraction.

The former site of the establishment of the Changshu People's Anti-Japanese Self-Defense Force is located at Zhoujiazhaiji in Tangqiao Village, Meili Town. It was originally built in the early years of the Republic of China. The building faces south with its back to the north, featuring white walls, gray tiles, and a brick-and-wood structure, exemplifying the classic architectural style of the Jiangnan region. The main structure covers an area of 160 square meters, with some parts incorporating stone components from the Ming and Qing dynasties. There is also a well in the courtyard. In 2018, to preserve this red heritage, Meili Town invested over 3 million yuan to comprehensively renovate the building. This year, an additional 800,000 yuan was invested to establish the “Changshu People's Anti-Japanese Self-Defense Force Memorial Hall.” The renovated Zhoujiazhaiji has now become an important site for promoting revolutionary spirit and educating the public about the history of the Changshu people’s resistance against Japanese aggression. It is open to the public free of charge.

Tangqiao Village: Tangqiao Village is situated at the western entrance of Meili Town. It was formed on May 26, 2004, through the merger of the former Meili Village and Jiangjing Village. Covering an area of 3.13 square kilometers, it lies north of Tonggang Highway, south of Gumie Highway, west of Xiajia Village in Guli Town and Dongdaiba Village in Haiyu Town, and east of Shengfa Village and Meinan Village. The village straddles both sides of the Changhu River, with Changhu Highway running through it. It consists of 29 villager groups, with 896 households and a population of 3,085. … Tangqiao Village Detailed Information++